GETTYSBURG - Pennsylvania high school students have a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship in a statewide speech contest to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

The contest, titled "In Lincoln's Footsteps," will earn the winner a scholarship and attendance at the official 2013 Dedication Day ceremonies in Gettysburg.

Submissions will be accepted between Feb. 12 and April 1.

Entrants must be students who will be in 10th through 12th grades during the 2013-14 academic school year, enrolled in a public, parochial, private, charter or homeschool in the state.

Students are to submit a 270-word contemporary version of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, focusing on themes such as freedom, bravery, sacrifice, dedication and national purpose.

Rules and submission information are available at http://www.inlincolnsfootsteps.com.

HCC to honor former trustee Margaret Hetzer

HAGERSTOWN, Md. - A memorial site at Hagerstown Community College is being planned to honor the memory and contributions of former trustee Margaret E. Hetzer and to posthumously acknowledge her with emeritus status.

Hetzer died in October.

Construction of the tribute area will begin in spring.

Hetzer was a member of the board of trustees from July 2001 through February 2012. For most of that time, she was a trustee liaison to the HCC Foundation.

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"She was always highly regarded by her fellow trustees and members of the college community for her quiet deliberation and insight, and unwavering focus on the best interests of the college," said Carolyn Brooks, trustee and former board chair.

Hetzer was instrumental in soliciting community support for HCC's fundraising campaigns, most notably in the annual sale of Ben Jones Art Show raffle tickets.